Hartford to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718.2 miles 1155.9 km · straight line
836.4 miles actual route 1346.1 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Hartford from Indianapolis?

The distance from Hartford to Indianapolis is 718.2 miles (1155.9 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located W of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 836.4 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut and Indianapolis in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hartford and Indianapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hartford to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hartford & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM